Manuscript Leaf with Initial T, from an Antiphonary
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Manuscript Leaf with Initial T, from an Antiphonary

TitleManuscript Leaf with Initial T, from an Antiphonary
Datesecond quarter 15th century 15th century
MediumTempera, ink, and metal leaf on parchment
ClassificationManuscripts and Illuminations
OriginGerman German
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of Miss Alice M. Dike, in memory of her father, Henry A. Dike, 1928
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Manuscript Leaf with Initial T, from an Antiphonary” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated second quarter 15th century. It is executed in tempera, ink, and metal leaf on parchment and classified as manuscripts and illuminations. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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